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Who says "Pura vida!" throughout the novel?
Many of the Costa Rican characters
Who is the protagonist of the novel?
Makenna
What is the meaning of "ave"
bird
In what country does the story take place?
Costa Rica
Why does Makenna move to Costa Rica?
Her father got a new job studying birds
Who says "Tu madre esta en el paraiso ahora" to comfort Makenna?
Dr David Parker
Who is Makenna's father and a bird expert
Dr David Parker
What does "robo" mean?
Theft or robbery
What is the name of the capital city that Makenna and her father arrive in?
San Jose
What happens to the aviary at the ranch?
Birds are stolen
Who says "No puedes confiar en todos" and warns about danger?
Cecilio
Who is the kind Costa Rican woman who runs the bird sanctuary?
Ines
what does "rescate" mean?
Rescue
Where does Makenna's father work in Costa Rica?
A bird rescue ranch
What do Makenna and Ines discover about Juan Carlos?
He is working as a secret agent
What important phrase does Ines say after the bird robbery?
"Nos han robado los aves"
Who is the suspicious guard at the ranch
Cecilio
What is "Soga" mean?
Rope
What is the name of the ranch owned by Margarita
Hacienda Amigos de las Aves
How does Cecilio betray them?
He helps the thieves steal the birds
What does Makenna say that shows her sadness about her mother?
"La extrano mucho, especialmente ahora"
Who is Ines' boyfriend that Makenna and her father suspect
Juan Carlos
What does "jaula" mean?
Cage
In which part of Costa Rica do they travel to investigate the illegal bird trade?
The Nicoya Peninsula
What important thing happens to Makenna and Ines at the end of the story?
They help catch the bird thieves and protect the sanctuary